Some Common Complications of Hemodialysis
Some Common Complications of Hemodialysis
Complication |
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Bacteria or fever-causing substances (pyrogens) in the bloodstream Overheated dialysate |
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Life-threatening allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) |
Allergy to a substance in the dialyzer or the tubing that carries blood or to drugs given during dialysis |
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Removal of too much fluid |
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Abnormal levels of potassium and other substances in the blood Low blood pressure |
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Air entering the tubing that carries blood |
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Bleeding in the intestine, brain, eyes, or abdomen |
Use of too much heparin to prevent clotting in the dialyzer |
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Bacteria entering the bloodstream through a needle inserted into veins for hemodialysis access |
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Possibly rapid changes in the amount or distribution of body fluids or salts |